Alton man charged with armed robbery, kidnapping

ALTON — An Alton man is facing charges of armed robbery, aggravated kidnapping and unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

Deonta T. Slack, 24, of the 900 block of Oakwood Avenue, was accused of taking a set of keys from a male victim, taking the robbery victim from one place to another with the intent to confine the victim. Bail was set at $250,000.

Authorities said the victim, who lives in the 700 block of Central Avenue, woke up April 27 to see Slack pointing a gun in his face. Slack allegedly forced the victim to the car.

Authorities said the victim bolted from the car, and others in the area called police.

When police arrived, they found Slack in possession of a semi-automatic handgun and 835 grams of marijuana.

Authorities have filed a civil suit seeking to take possession of $3,390 Slack had in his possession. Authorities claim the forfeiture is supported by the fact that the money was found in close proximity to illegal drugs. The suit also claims Slack has a prior history of dealing in illegal drugs.

When he was arrested, Slack was already facing a March 28 charge of unlawful possession of marijuana with intent to deliver.

He allegedly possessed with intent to deliver more than 30 grams of marijuana. That case in pending. Bail was set at $25,000.